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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 574.10 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 574.10 and 268.80 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 574.10 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/574.10 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 574.10 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 154,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,318.08/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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